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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,114.02, 52,611.16 and 31,028.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,114.02, 52,611.16 and 31,028.14 is: 42,830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,114.02 : 52,611.16 = 31,028.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,114.02/52,611.16 = 31,028.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,114.02x = 52,611.16 × 31,028.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,114.02x = 1,632,426,438.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,426,438.04/38,114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,830.08

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